Relief Personal Support Worker

Government of Northwest Territories; Aklavik; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories invites applications for a Relief Personal Support Worker in Aklavik. This PSW role focuses on compassionate in-home care, assisting with daily activities, transfers, and personal hygiene while respecting cultural preferences and safety standards.

Eligibility includes PSW certification or equivalent with at least 1 year of care experience. The position is relief-based with no fixed hours and requires valid driver’s license and immunization status

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PPE and universal precautions.
• Ability to perform daily living activities with dignity.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and traditional practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with ADLs.
• Support client independence in a home setting.
• Follow NT home care standards and policies.

Skills

PPE knowledge

Body mechanics

Dementia care

Cultural sensitivity

Health assessment

Education

PSW certification

1 year care experience

Tools

Thermometer

Stethoscope

BP monitor

Job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Aklavik.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Personal Support Workers (PSW) provide personalized care for clients of the Northwest Territories (NWT) by promoting independence, providing assistance and support for functional challenges with activities of daily living (ADL) and ensuring that respect for cultural diversity and personal choice is maintained within the home environment. Care needs are met by adhering to the Northwest Territories Home Care Standards, the "Vision," "Mission," Values' and policies of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA); and the philosophy and principles of Supportive Pathways. The aim of this position is to provide care in a home environment that honours and respects the diversity and culture of each individual, including but not limited to needs, desires, and challenges; to focus on promoting client independence and choice, and to value ones individual participation in ongoing education and knowledge that accomplishes this aim.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Level of Knowledge equivalent to that acquired through the Personal Support Worker; certificate program offered at Aurora College;
• Knowledge of universal precautions and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE);
• Knowledge of body mechanics;
• Knowledge of healthy aging process;
• Knowledge of dementia and how to support individuals living with dementia;
• Knowledge of the importance of traditional healing and community cultural practice;
• Ability to operate basic medical equipment, required to assess clients health status/condition (ie: thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure apparatus, blood glucose monitor, simple suction equipment, etc)
• Must be able to assist clients with transfers and be knowledgeable on the use of transfer belts, mechanical lifts, and one-person or two-person assisted transfer;
• Ability to provide assistance with or complete personal hygiene, grooming and dressing;
• An ability to speak, read and write English (this includes an ability to follow verbal and written instruction and interpret health information accurately;

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The successful completion of a Personal Support Worker or equivalent Certification Program; or if no certification, must have at least 1 year of work experience with a minimum of 1000 hours providing care in a long-term care or home and community care setting and be able to complete the PSW course within 5 years of hire.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

Valid drivers license.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Relief Worker

This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28295

Closing Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour plus Northern Allowance.